Lets talk coils !

[larryk56]

I am not fond of the large stock coil and want to get a smaller coil.

It seems like the Sunray X8 looks like a good coil.
Not to big and not to small.

Anyone using it? Your thoughts?

 

[geordiefred]

Hi"
I was told the smaller the coil you get less depth & with the sun ray coil you could lose between 1/2 or a third knocked off?, I was advised to get SEF 8"x6" as it was small enough to get around iron but for its size has great depth. I have one on order and will post some results as soon as Ive tested it, hope this is of some help?
Fred

 

[larryk56]

Thanks Fred!

Keep us posted!

Larry

 

[wyohunter99]

Why dont you like the stock 11" coil???

 

[larryk56]

I just find a medium coil or smaller coil easier to pinpoint
and a better feel.

When I had the Whites .... my favorite size was a 6x10.

 

[kschae4]

larryk56 - I agree, I've had my safari now 2 months and it still takes me some getting used to the the stock 11"coil and what's become a necessity- using a pin pointer (currently, a bulky Automax Precision V4 Pinpointer ). The greater depth and potential finds attained w/the stock 11"coil compared to my BH Landstar w/ 8 coil, makes it all worthwhile. Yeah, I didn't have to pinpoint with the 8 inch coil, and it was easier to swing, as IMO, it's design worked like a built in pin-pointer, but absolutely no complaints here !

 

[larryk56]

Sounds like you and I are on the same page!

 

[kschae4]

I'm thinking so. Hope to hit the beach tonight for a little coin/jewelry fishing... easy digging ..err.. scooping, allows me not to drag that automax pinpointer around....

 

[larryk56]

Good Luck at the beach! Which one you going too?

I'm in Wisconsin and quite away from a decent beach!

 

[kschae4]

Thanks, I didn't get out last night. I'm on the North Jersey shore, so if I'm beaching it, I usually go anywhere between Sea Bright and Asbury Park, a distance of up to 10 miles. HH

 

[geordiefred]

Hi Guys"
Have been out 3 times now here in UK with the 8"x6" SEF coil & I'm quite impressed so far.
The 1st hunt was only for 2 hrs before I went to work ( just had to give it a try ) turned up 2 coins 1 modern pound & a silver Victorian shilling 1942 this was in a very trashy wood full of old & modern junk.
2nd hunt was for 4 hrs in a pasture field with cows managed 1 brass Victorian threepence 1945 / 2 Victorian Penny's 1873 / 1 Victorian 1/2 penny 1862/ 1 clipped Victorian farthing / a broken match striker / small buckle "Georgian I think" & 4 shotgun caps.
3rd hunt was in another wood again a mixture of old & modern junk inc building materials turned up 9 modern coins / silver ring about 1"& half with diamond & flower pattern-too light to be real silver & no hallmark / a small antique brooch minus the pin very delicate looks to gold & enameled ? needs a good clean / 10 shotgun caps.
So to conclude the 8"x 6" SEF allowed me to get close up to barbed wire & metal fences with no problem work in & around the junk & still found me stuff between 2" & 9" in depth so far. works for me!
Cheers from UK
Fred

 

[larryk56]

Hi Fred,

Thanks for sharing your review on the coil.

Independent reviews like yours are always good to read.
Thanks for sharing and good hunting!

I should have my X5 today. I'll post my findings as well.

Happy Hunting!
Larry

 

[TURNMASTER]

Coil reviews and the likes and kislikes should be very similar to those posted over on the Explorer and E-track forums. the coils ALL swap between the 3 machines.

Jeff

 

[wyohunter99]

You get your coil yet Larry???

 

[larryk56]

Hello! ....I finally had a chance to get out yesterday with
the Sunray X-5 coil. Here are my thoughts on the coil.

My first impression of the coil right out of the box was that the coil
is well made.

I found the X-5 to be super easy to pinpoint and the tones are nice
and crisp. Also target separation is very good. Depth is good
and no complaints.

 

[wyohunter99]

Good deal!!!! Keep us posted Larry....

 

[shorty2]

I was at my local dealer today and he told me something that I had never heard before! I have a excelerator 8" coil that I have used with my safari. He told me the electric circut in the excelerator could damage my safari! I really put a lot of trust in this man, he has never led me astray before, so I'm putting my excelerator up!! Shorty2

 

[larryk56]

Thanks for sharing that!

It's good information that people should be aware of!

 

[Prep1957]

I got a 8X6 back ordered through kellyco let you know how it works when I get it thanks for all the posts in helping make my decision between it and the X5.